Con or Bust has begun to collect items for its auction to raise funds to assist fans of color to attend Wiscon. Last year, the initiative helped thirteen people attend the convention using the $6,183.89 they raised. This year, with the auction running from February 21 through March 6. Anyone who wishes to donate items for the auction can post to Con or Bust’s Livejournal page. Con or Bust is also considered starting a similar drive to help fans of color attend Arisia.